1967 Nova with a 421 Small Block Chevy Engine - Engine Builder Magazine

1967 Nova with a 421 Small Block Chevy Engine

While spending a week in Florida for Sick Week 2023, we got to see a number of people we have become close with. One of those guys is Andy Starr of Starr Performance & Consulting. Andy was in attendance helping tune a few customer’s cars, including this 1967 Chevy Nova with a 421 cubic inch small block Chevy engine that belongs to Josh Norris. Josh was kind enough to give us a rundown of the build for this Engine of the Week brought to you by PennGrade1, Elring and NPW Companies.

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